Is Progreso Elementary a good school?

Progreso Elementary ranks 2676 th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Progreso Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 284 students attended Progreso Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Progreso Elementary?

Students at Progreso Elementary are 100% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Progreso Elementary attend?

Students who attend Progreso Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Dorothy Thompson Middle High : Progreso High School

Progreso Elementary

Summary:

Progreso Elementary is a public elementary school in Progreso, Texas, serving grades 3-5 with a total enrollment of 287 students. The school is part of the Progreso Independent School District, which has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Progreso Elementary faces significant academic challenges, with student performance on STAAR tests generally below the state average across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in STAAR Reading ranged from 36.51% (4th grade) to 53.09% (3rd grade), compared to the state average of 48.85% to 53.96%. In STAAR Mathematics, the percentage of students proficient or better ranged from 25.51% (3rd grade) to 59.3% (5th grade), compared to the state average of 40.86% to 48.96%. The school's performance on STAAR Spanish assessments is also generally lower than the state average. Progreso Elementary's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 1,878 out of 4,647 Texas elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 3,923 out of 4,578 in 2020-2021, and its SchoolDigger rating has varied from 1 to 3 stars out of 5.

Progreso Elementary's academic performance lags behind nearby schools, such as Idea Weslaco Pike Academy and Memorial Elementary, which are part of different school districts and tend to have higher STAAR proficiency rates and better overall school rankings. Progreso Elementary's unique characteristics, such as its high percentage of migrant students, may require specialized programs and resources to address the specific needs of this population. Overall, Progreso Elementary faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students, and targeted interventions and support will be crucial to improving academic outcomes and closing the achievement gap with nearby schools and the state average.

Detail:

Public 3-5

1401 N Business Fm 1015
Progreso, TX 78596

(956) 514-9400

District: Progreso Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2676^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,105

Students who attend Progreso Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Dorothy Thompson Middle
High:	Progreso High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.1

Number of students: 284

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

99.6%

White:

0.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Progreso Elementary ranks worse than 57.2% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.39. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.6%), White (0.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Progreso Elementary is 15.1. (See more...)

Compare Progreso Elementary employs 18.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Progreso Elementary is $11,105.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Progreso Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Progreso Elementary 2676^th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Progreso Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

Progreso Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Progreso Independent School District (Isd) 715^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Progreso Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2011	29.13	3432^nd	4095	16.2%
2012	41.23	2819^th	4206	33.0%
2013	34.60	3172^nd	4221	24.9%
2014	26.49	3563^rd	4260	16.4%
2015	20.04	3770^th	4320	12.7%
2016	41.19	2775^th	4286	35.3%
2017	33.72	2920^th	4329	32.5%
2018	36.82	2755^th	4359	36.8%
2019	35.65	2983^rd	4479	33.4%
2021	19.23	3923^rd	4578	14.3%
2022	37.53	2897^th	4581	36.8%
2023	55.02	1878^th	4647	59.6%
2024	42.39	2676^th	4675	42.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Progreso Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	36.34	2248^th	3226	30.3%
2019	35.58	2364^th	3333	29.1%
2021	26.35	2886^th	3446	16.3%
2022	46.76	1836^th	3487	47.3%
2023	61.20	1085^th	3556	69.5%
2024	49.41	1675^th	3638	54.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Progreso Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	33.87	2454^th	3558	31.0%
2019	31.35	2741^st	3684	25.6%
2021	23.21	3304^th	3799	13.0%
2022	29.22	3087^th	3952	21.9%
2023	53.93	1407^th	4086	65.6%
2024	56.58	1454^th	4261	65.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Progreso Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	51.11	1956^th	4264	54.1%
2019	51.26	1974^th	4309	54.2%
2021	28.22	3503^rd	4451	21.3%
2022	51.46	2048^th	4477	54.3%
2023	70.05	902^nd	4521	80.0%
2024	57.32	1686^th	4560	63.0%

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Rank History for Migrant students at Progreso Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	26.48	99^th	112	11.6%
2019	44.31	56^th	93	39.8%
2021	39.59	37^th	56	33.9%
2022	58.09	14^th	49	71.4%
2023	46.57	24^th	44	45.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Progreso Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	31.93	3133^rd	4306	27.2%
2019	27.50	3476^th	4348	20.1%
2021	23.00	3677^th	4499	18.3%
2022	41.43	2691^st	4561	41.0%
2023	55.34	1833^rd	4588	60.0%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Progreso Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	53.35	1819^th	3106	41.4%
2019	41.65	2344^th	3184	26.4%
2021	24.20	2496^th	3006	17.0%
2022	42.04	2151^st	2958	27.3%
2023	59.54	1493^rd	2980	49.9%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Progreso Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	45.81	2242^nd	4240	47.1%
2019	51.51	1871^st	4295	56.4%
2021	29.14	3434^th	4331	20.7%
2022	58.74	1501^st	4461	66.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Progreso Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	42.87	2385^th	4319	44.8%
2019	44.81	2334^th	4357	46.4%
2021	17.80	4010^th	4498	10.8%
2022	33.80	3150^th	4563	31.0%
2023	54.18	1901^st	4585	58.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Progreso Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	43.53	2373^rd	4168	43.1%
2019	41.89	2505^th	4188	40.2%
2021	24.45	3613^th	4329	16.5%
2022	44.74	2465^th	4376	43.7%
2023	63.01	1314^th	4401	70.1%
2024	50.24	2095^th	4431	52.7%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Year	White	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	0	412	0	n/a	n/a	412
2011	2	394	1	0	1	398
2012	1	488	1	0	1	491
2013	3	488	1	0	0	492
2014	6	542	1	0	0	549
2015	5	476	1	0	0	482
2016	1	402	0	0	0	403
2017	1	344	0	0	0	345
2018	2	361	0	0	0	363
2019	5	352	0	0	0	357
2020	1	367	0	0	0	368
2021	1	330	0	0	0	331
2022	3	299	0	0	0	302
2023	2	285	0	0	0	287
2024	1	283	0	0	0	284

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Progreso Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	412	14.7	28.0	72.3
2011	398	25.3	15.7	58.3
2012	491	31.3	15.6	36.7
2013	492	30.8	15.9	99.4
2014	549	33.9	16.1	99.5
2015	482	33.0	14.6	99.4
2016	403	28.0	14.3	93.3
2017	345	26.3	13.1	99.1
2018	363	26.1	13.8	99.4
2019	357	25.4	14.0	99.2
2020	368	24.7	14.8	100
2021	331	23.0	14.3	100
2022	302	24.9	12.0	100
2023	287	18.8	15.2	100
2024	284	18.7	15.1	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Progreso Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	412	14.7	28.0	72.3
2011	398	25.3	15.7	58.3
2012	491	31.3	15.6	36.7
2013	492	30.8	15.9	99.4
2014	549	33.9	16.1	99.5
2015	482	33.0	14.6	99.4
2016	403	28.0	14.3	93.3
2017	345	26.3	13.1	99.1
2018	363	26.1	13.8	99.4
2019	357	25.4	14.0	99.2
2020	368	24.7	14.8	100
2021	331	23.0	14.3	100
2022	302	24.9	12.0	100
2023	287	18.8	15.2	100
2024	284	18.7	15.1	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Progreso Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,293 (12.3%)	$9,191 (87.7%)	$10,484
2020	$1,707 (16.6%)	$8,594 (83.4%)	$10,301
2021	$2,517 (22.7%)	$8,588 (77.3%)	$11,105

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Progreso Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2983^rd of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 1878^th of 4647 Elementary schools	26.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Progreso Elementary)	21	47	26%
3rd Grade Reading (Progreso Independent School District (Isd))	30	47	17%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Progreso Elementary)	44	35	9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Progreso Independent School District (Isd))	41	35	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Progreso Elementary)	39	35	4%
4th Grade Reading (Progreso Independent School District (Isd))	43	35	8%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Progreso Elementary)	39	52	13%
4th Grade Mathematics (Progreso Independent School District (Isd))	43	52	9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	357	287	19.6%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	352	285	19%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	5	2	60%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99.2%	100%	0.8%

Schools Near Progreso Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)			STAAR Spanish Science (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Science 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Progreso Elementary	Public	3-5	1401 N Business Fm 1015	Progreso	78596	Hidalgo County	Progreso Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 514-9400	284	19	15.1	100.0%	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	283 (99.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42.4	2676^th of 4675 public elementary schools	42.8%		55	1878^th of 4647 public elementary schools	59.6%	798	10.0	50.0	47.1	17.7	53.1	36.5	38.0	25.5	44.6	59.3	13.2	$11,105	$2,517	$8,588
Progreso Early Childhood	Public	PK, KG-2	1201 Business Fm 1015	Progreso	78596	Hidalgo County	Progreso Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 565-1103	354	17	20.8	98.6%	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	352 (99.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)												$11,095	$2,004	$9,091
Dr R E Margo Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1701 S Bridge Ave	Weslaco	78596	Hidalgo County	Weslaco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 969-6800	1,058	57	18.6	87.1%	7 (0.7%)	2 (0.2%)	1,047 (99.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	37.2	2984^th of 4675 public elementary schools	36.2%		49.6	2209^th of 4647 public elementary schools	52.5%	775					35.3	41.8	41.5	34.2	39.3	41.6	22.2	$10,909	$1,397	$9,512
Travis Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1551 S Georgia Ave	Mercedes	78570	Hidalgo County	Mercedes Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 514-2322	494	37	13.2	90.7%	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	488 (98.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	20.6	4006^th of 4675 public elementary schools	14.3%		23.9	3773^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	18.8%	233					19.8	34.4	34.7	18.6	31.2	37.8	14.9	$11,258	$2,727	$8,531
Memorial Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1700 S Border	Weslaco	78596	Hidalgo County	Weslaco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 969-6780	1,118	60	18.5	68.6%	41 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1,072 (95.9%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	84.6	584^th of 4675 public elementary schools	87.5%		84.9	581^st of 4647 public elementary schools	87.5%	3					64.7	63.8	68.7	46.1	73.8	71.3	50.0	$9,717	$1,161	$8,556
Mercedes Early Literacy Program	Public	PK	950 W 6th St	Mercedes	78570	Hidalgo County	Mercedes Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 825-5117	205	6	34.1	100.0%	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	203 (99.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)												$6,373	$817	$5,556
John F Kennedy Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	801 Hidalgo St	Mercedes	78570	Hidalgo County	Mercedes Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 514-2300	414	31	13.4	94.4%	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	406 (98.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	14.4	4316^th of 4675 public elementary schools	7.7%		31.8	3282^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	29.4%	1034					18.6	18.9	48.6	11.7	12.2	17.8	12.7	$12,205	$2,956	$9,248
North Bridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2001 N Bridge St	Weslaco	78596	Hidalgo County	Weslaco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 969-6810	749	45	16.7	90.1%	11 (1.5%)	2 (0.3%)	736 (98.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47.2	2334^th of 4675 public elementary schools	50.1%		33.1	3214^th of 4647 public elementary schools	30.8%	880					52.5	46.9	55.2	26.3	46.0	36.8	23.0	$11,612	$1,533	$10,079
Airport Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	410 N Airport Dr	Weslaco	78596	Hidalgo County	Weslaco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 969-6770	795	47	16.9	87.0%	11 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	781 (98.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	48.1	2273^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	51.4%		50.2	2165^th of 4647 public elementary schools	53.4%	108					52.7	44.0	52.7	36.6	48.2	44.6	15.0	$12,024	$1,444	$10,580
Idea Weslaco Pike Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	1000 E Pike Blvd	Weslaco	78596	Hidalgo County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 351-4850	733	28	25.8	88.7%	15 (2.0%)	1 (0.1%)	715 (97.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61	1538^th of 4675 public elementary schools	67.1%		70.9	1133^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	75.6%	405			33.3		49.1	57.0	57.5	45.5	41.7	43.7	39.7	$8,658	$1,800	$6,858

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